In response to what his daughter said about him, he said he was a hardworking person for many years, but life circumstances hit him hard.

He admits to owing numerous people money and told FOX 17 he plans to pay them back by August 10th, starting with Jeff Duby. However, his own daughter isn't buying it.

"I just don't think he cares anymore what happens to him. He just doesn't care that he's getting himself in trouble, and he's hurting other people and his family," Mast said.
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Monday, FOX 17 Problem Solvers exposed a rap sheet dating back to 1980, with various charges including fraud, as well as numerous warnings about Westen (and his business) online.

FOX 17 also reported that Westen's A-1 Appliance Repair was given an F rating from the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan.

Mast said her father's demons got the best of him.

"I just think he's given up," she said.

"My daddy is not going to pay nobody. He's just buying himself some time," Mast said.